Pickering High School, Ajax

Pickering High School is a Canadian high school located in Ajax, Ontario, within the Durham District School Board serving the west Ajax and east Pickering area. Specifically, the school is found in historical Pickering Village, Ontario on Church Street. The school has students in grades 9 to 12, and offers gifted, co-op, and special education classes. Some gifted classes include: English, Science, Geography, History, and Mathematics.

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History

During the 1960s, Pickering High School was home to its famous rifle club.
In August 2008, Pickering High School completed a 21-million-dollar renovation project.

Academics

Pickering High School was ranked 211 out of 747 secondary schools in a study of Ontario high schools in 2023–2024. It obtained an overall score of 7.8 out of 10. Scores are based on academic performance of students on grade 9 mathematics and the OSSLT. The study was conducted by the Fraser Institute, which conducts studies on educational policy across Canada.

Notable alumni

Natasha Fatah, Canadian Journalist
Karena Evans, Actress, Director
Charlotte Arnold, actress
Boi-1da, Grammy Award-winning hip hop producer
Munro Chambers, actor
Jesse Colburn, guitarist
Glenn Healy, former NHL player and commentator
Sara Kaljuvee, Olympic bronze medalist for Rugby Sevens
Cory Joseph, NBA champion, and point guard for the Orlando Magic
Devoe Joseph, professional basketball player
Nichelle Prince, Canadian women's soccer player
Mark Spicoluk, musician
T-Minus, Grammy nominated hip hop producer
Alex Laurier, children's entertainer

Sports

OFSAA">Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations">OFSAA champions

1965 Boys' Volleyball
1986 Boys' Rugby
1990 Boys' Rugby
2005 Boys' Football
2007 Boys' Basketball
2008 Boys' Basketball
2013 Girls' Soccer
2017 Girls' Wrestling
2025 Boys' Basketball

Provincial track and field titles – OFSAA">Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations">OFSAA champions

1987 Junior Boys
1991 Overall Boys
1992 Senior Boys
1997 Overall Boys
1998 Midget Boys
1998 Ovelol
2002 Midget Boys
2002 Overall Boys
2003 Junior Boys
2007 Midget Girls
2007 Overall Combined Co-Ed
2007 Overall Girls
2008 Midget Boys
2009 Junior Boys
2009 Overall Boys
2009 Overall Combined Co-Ed
2009 Overall Girls
2010 Overall Boys
2010 Overall Combined Co-Ed
2010 Overall Girls
2014 Overall Boys
2016 Overall Combined Co-Ed
2023 Overall Girls

Notable coaches

Jens Kraemer – professional soccer player and coach

News Stories

In February 2009, the school was placed in lock down after a stabbing and ensuing motor vehicle accident occurred several blocks away, at a nearby park.

Feeder schools

Located in Ajax, Ontario

Alexander Graham Bell Public School
Cadarakque Public School
Eagle Ridge Public School
Lincoln Alexander Public School
Lincoln Avenue Public School
Michaëlle Jean Public School
Roméo Dallaire Public School
Vimy Ridge Public School
Westney Heights Public School
Roland Michener Public School
Applecroft Public School
Rosemary Brown Public School

Located in Pickering, Ontario

Frenchman's Bay Public School
William Dunbar Public School